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New Library System - expected live Friday 1st July

The installation of the new Library Search system (replacement for the Catalogue system) is expected to take place 1st July.

Over the implementation period 1st to 4th July please check the Keele Campus home page for details of where to search library resources and how to access your library account. We will update our pages as soon as possible.

Note: NHS users can still access NHS-subscribed resources via the Healthcare Resources page.

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